30 378 weatherby hunting question

[ClaytonBigsby]

Have any of you guys deer hunted or have killed any deer with a 30 378 weatherby? If so I would like to see some pics of exit hole. I recently picked up one and I'm loving it. I love big bore calibers anyway just trying to see damage pics before I shot one with mine.

 

[Vincent Vega]

I've shot a few with a 338-378. The hole it leaves is impressive with lighter bullets. I ended up loading some 250 grain Noslers and they aren't quite as explosive. I'm sure a 30-378 is similar so stick with tougher, heavier .30 caliber bullets and you may not vaporize them lol. Needless to say I hunt with much smaller cartridges now!

 

[Bradshaw]

You brought back some memories sir. I remember reading about this cartridge in John Olson's book of the rifle. I was maybe 7 or 8. Ballistically for those that don't know the 30-378 held the 1000yd accuracy mark for over 30 years. It was the first cartridge to hold the x-ring with a 4 1/4 inch group at 1000 yds (910 meters). Had one briefly in the late 90's. Will push a 165gr @ 3500fps and roughly 4500lb of energy. Basically will do at 400yd what a 308 has at the muzzle. Cost of ammo and the fact that we weren't expecting dinosaur cloning are the reasons I sold it. Wicked round. Hope all is good sir.

 

[500mag]

I know of a deer shot with one by a friend of mine that turned a flip in the air after being shot and ended up with a wasteful amount of meat destruction.

 

[ClaytonBigsby]

I got some 155 grain bergers loaded it loves them

 

[Vincent Vega]

I got some 155 grain bergers loaded it loves them

Is your 30-378 a Weatherby with the Accubrake? If so you're in for a treat when you shoot at something without hearing protection. Yes it is ear splitting and if anyone tells you that you won't notice the sound when you shoot at a deer, they are full of it lol. The recoil isn't bad, surprisingly.

 

[Bear44]

That round is most appropriate for extreme range hunting on deer sized game. At typical Georgia distances you'll end up with burger by the time it hits the ground.

 

[D_Max]

I got some 155 grain bergers loaded it loves them

Good chance the 155 will not exit I shot 168 gr burgers a couple years from an 300 ultra mag and either it came out like a softball or didn't come out , I went to the 185 gr classic hunter , berger and it always comes out , just shoot em in the ribs cause a shoulder shot will destroy a lot of meat

 

[D_Max]

168 gr berger /300 Rum @ 300 yards

 

[timbgtm]

I know of a guy using a 375 ultra mag on deer here in Bartow. He's a total idiot.